News from May 2016
Couple accuses Sierra dealership of breach of warranty
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana couple is suing a Baton Rouge car dealership, alleging breach of warranty and negligent repair.
H.B. 146 encourages mentors to participate in Re-entry Courts
BATON ROUGE—House Bill 146 is one of a number of measures introduced in the Louisiana State Legislature this session that are meant to eliminate obstacles for convicted felons re-entering society after offense.
New Orleans licensing startup sues Cruz for President over music in campaign ads
SEATTLE – Despite the fact that it officially ended in the beginning of May, the campaign to elect Sen. Ted Cruz as president still faces challenges. New Orleans-based music licensing startup Audiosocket has sued the campaign in federal court over alleged illicit use of two pieces of music.
Calls for 18th Judicial District Court judge to resign
BATON ROUGE — As the Louisiana Supreme Court considers a recommendation to suspend Judge J. Robin Free for a year over allegations of misconduct, a local editorial board is calling for his resignation.
Budget crisis, oil 'slump' push Louisiana down in rankings by business leaders
Business leaders’ regard for the Pelican state has changed drastically in the last year.
Marquette Transportation Co. - Gulf Inland employee files suit over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured after slipping on oil.
Couple alleges they do not owe debt for loan
NEW ORLEANS – A Laplace couple alleges a bank improperly charged them for a loan they didn't request and then enlisted a debt collector to retrieve it.
'Second Line' songwriter is seeking damages after he allegedly was not paid royalties
GRETNA – A Louisiana man is seeking damages claiming that he has been deprived of royalties for a song that he co-wrote.
Suit filed against Ebony Beauty Supply for allegedly unpaid rent
GRETNA – A corporation is seeking damages after a tenant allegedly failed to make payments.
Terry Parkway Property LLC seeks allegedly unpaid rent
GRETNA – A Louisiana realty company is seeking damages, claiming that a tenant failed to fulfill lease requirements and left the property in a damaged condition.
Woman seeks damages following an alleged slip and fall while at Leson Chevrolet
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she allegedly slipped and fell while at a car dealership.
Mother claims that a vehicle malfunction resulted in injury to herself and her son
GRETNA – A Louisiana mother is seeking damages after she alleges a rental car unexpectedly accelerated, causing an accident.
Woman alleges she slipped and fell in parking lot, causing injuries
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages following an incident in which the wife was allegedly caused to fall due to a slippery portion of pavement.
Woman seeks damages following the alleged cracking of a concrete slab
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages following an incident in which the contracted companies allegedly failed to take the necessary precautions in completing a job.
Advance Fire Protection Inc. accused of failing to complete duties
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish contractor is seeking damages after a hired company allegedly failed to fulfill the duties required in a contract.
Latter & Blum Inc./Realtors alleges it is owed commission payment
GRETNA – A Louisiana-based realty company seeks damages after an alleged breach of contract.
Blair's Bail Bonds LLC seeks damages, alleging it was never compensated for bonds
GRETNA – A bail bond corporation is seeking damages following an incident in which the defendant failed to make payment for the bonds taken out.
Louisiana gets $137.5 million from tobacco settlement, but it's not all going as planned
BATON ROUGE—Attorney General Jeff Landry recently announced that his office's ublic Protection Division’s Tobacco Unit had procured $137.5 million from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) payment this year, but what he didn't say was how much of that money actually goes toward anti-smoking and tobacco cessation programs.
Resolution would direct Louisiana Law Institute to examine state discovery rules
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana House Concurrent Resolution set for hearing on Monday looks largely like a bit of legislative housekeeping, but could have implications for discovery procedures attorneys in the state are required to follow.
Settlement with state leaves Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office claiming victory
NEW ORLEANS—The conflict between the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office and the State Treasurer’s Office over supplemental pay was unusual, not least because such disputes rarely escalate so far.